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U.S. consumer groups oppose Teva bid for generic drug rival Mylan

A proposed merger of the two largest U.S. generic drug makers drew fire on Tuesday from Consumers Union and seven other groups, who asked antitrust enforcers to stop Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd’s proposal to purchase Mylan NV , saying it would lead to higher prices and more drug shortages. Mylan has been rebuffing Teva’s takeover bids, including one in April for $40 billion. Meanwhile, Mylan has pressed on with a

Friend: Harper Lee 'a bit overwhelmed' by book release

MONROEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Author Harper Lee’s hometown of Monroeville buzzed with excitement over the Tuesday release of her novel “Go Set a Watchman,” the sequel to the Pulitzer Prize-winning “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The town is the model for Maycomb, the setting of both books. A full day of celebrations is planned, including readings, tours and a mint julep cocktail hour outside the old courthouse.

Oldham: I am a superhero

What superhero skills would you want? Being able to pause time and having wings seems like a perfect set of skills to boost most people’s career. What if you were one of the country’s top gymnasts?

Most expensive English players

With Raheem Sterling completing his move to Manchester City, he is now the most expensive English player of all time. We take a closer look at the other players that make up the top ten most expensive English players ever…